Writing to Trope

Writing to Trope

by | Mar 16, 2025 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

We all like to think that we write original stories that no one has ever written before. In a sense that’s true. On the other hand, it’s also highly likely that your story falls into a trope. According to Wikipedia, a trop is “a writer’s usage of commonly...
Do you really need to show that?

Do you really need to show that?

by | Feb 23, 2025 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

Is it possible to have too much “show” and not enough “tell” in your novel? First, a quick reminder of the terms: Showing is when you have an entire scene, complete with action, outer dialogue, and, most of the time, inner dialogue. We see what is happening in real...
Finding a Good Editor

Finding a Good Editor

by | Apr 7, 2024 | Method, Self-publishing

One of the most important things a novelist must do-especially if they self-publish is find a good editor. But how do you know where to find one and how do you know if they’re good? When you begin looking for an editor, you need to know what sort of editing you...
A Different Sort of Meditation for Authors

A Different Sort of Meditation for Authors

by | Jan 14, 2024 | Blog, Life, Writing

It’s unlikely that you haven’t heard of the benefits of meditation. There are gurus and coaches of all sorts touting its benefits: it calms, it promotes focus, it clears your mind for creativity, etc, etc. That is all true, but just how do you...